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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2004
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
1. Call to Order 7:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present:
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(Cassette Tape No. 1)
Councilmembers Femekes, Garbarino and
Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Green and Mayor
Matsumoto
Absent: None
Oral Communications
None
Mayor declares the purpose of the meeting
a. Pledge of Allegiance - led by Scott Green
b. National Anthem - Star Spangled Banner was sung by Mamie and Nicole Molano
c. Invocation - Reverend Agnel De Heredia, Pastor of All Souls Church
Reorganization of the City Council
a. Nominations for Mayor; close of nominations; selection of Mayor
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To nominate and elect Vice Mayor Green as
Mayor. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
b. Remarks from Outgoing Mayor, passing of the gavel to Incoming Mayor and a
presentation to Outgoing Mayor
Outgoing Mayor Matsumoto reflected on her past year in office and compared it to
her first term as Mayor in 2000. She stated that she will continue to work to assure
that the City has diversified revenue streams in order to maintain quality City
services and programs. She announced that this year's Mayor's Award is being
awarded to the South San Francisco Scavenger Company as a good corporate citizen
and community partner. Outgoing Mayor Matsumoto concluded by passing the
gavel to Incoming Mayor Green.
On behalf of Council, Incoming Mayor Green presented a commending resolution,
gavel plaque and presentation flowers to Outgoing Mayor Matsumoto.
The oath of office was given to Incoming Mayor Green by his brother, Fire Battalion
Chief Bob Green.
c. Nominations for Mayor Pro Tem; close of nominations; selection of Mayor Pro Tem
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Matsumoto: To nominate and elect Councilman Fernekes as
Mayor Pro Tem. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
d. Incoming Mayor's remarks
Mayor Green commented that he is the 55th Mayor of South San Francisco and next
year will begin his 55th year of residence in the city. He addressed the economic
hardship that the City has gone through, the property taxes and redevelopment agency
funds that the State has taken away from the City, the budget cuts that the City has had
to make, and Council's fiscal responsibilities. He reviewed the anticipated projects that
will sustain the City during the next year and acknowledged staff's efforts, the
community service clubs, boards and commission members and the chamber of
commerce for their work. Mayor Green stated his goal is to build momentum in 2005
for the coming years. He concluded by inviting all to attend a reception in the social
hall.
e. Closing Song - God Bless America was sung by Mamie and Nicole Molano.
6. Adjournment
Being no further business, Mayor Green adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Submitted by:
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
Raymond L. Green, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEET1NG NOVEMBER 17, 2003
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